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flag U.S. retail sales edged up 0.2% in September, below forecasts, as high prices and job losses cooled spending, though holiday sales are expected to top $1 trillion.

flag U.S. retail sales rose 0.2% in September, below forecasts, as consumers moderated spending after summer surges, driven by high prices for essentials and a cooling labor market. flag The unemployment rate reached 4.4%, the highest in nearly four years, with ADP reporting weekly job losses. flag Despite a slowdown, restaurant and bar sales rose 0.7%, and annual retail sales grew 4.3%. flag Producer prices rose 0.3% monthly, led by energy, while core PPI increased 0.1%, signaling cooling inflation. flag The Federal Reserve may cut rates in December. flag Holiday sales are forecast to exceed $1 trillion for the first time, though gains are expected to be modest.

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